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Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine

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Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine

Compassionately providing personalized cancer care, infusion services, diagnostics & therapy programs

08/04/2026

💛 August is National Appendix Cancer Awareness Month 💛

Cancer of the appendix is an extremely rare cancer, and in August we are bringing it into the light to honor those who have been diagnosed!

You can have appendix cancer without developing symptoms. Or you may not notice symptoms until the tumor has spread. Appendix cancer symptoms vary from person to person and may include:

Appendicitis (inflammation or infection of your appendix).
Bloating (fullness or tightness in your belly).
Fluid buildup in your abdomen (ascites).
Increase in waist size.
Pain in your abdomen or pelvis.
Changes in bowel habits (including diarrhea).
Nausea and vomiting.
Feeling full soon after you start eating (early satiety).

Be aware. Be mindful. Be supportive.

07/21/2026

TOUGH GIRLS FIGHT BACK.

We were so pleased and proud to watch Ashley ring the bell this week, signaling an end to chemo and a path forward for this tough, amazing woman!
Congratulations, Ashley!

07/15/2026

If you've been in our building, you may have met Jessica.

Jessica is our Outreach Coordinator and oversees our Wig Salon, where she provides no-cost wigs to individuals throughout our region who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Recently, she celebrated her 200th wig appointment—a milestone that represents 200 patients who have been met with compassion, dignity, and support during a difficult time.

For many, choosing a wig is about more than hair. It's about feeling like yourself again. Jessica's kindness and genuine care help make every appointment a welcoming and uplifting experience.

We're grateful for the difference Jessica makes each day and proud to offer this service at no cost to anyone in our community undergoing cancer treatment, regardless of where they receive care.

If you or someone you know could benefit from our Wig Salon, we're here to help.

07/13/2026

💛 JULY IS NATIONAL BONE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 💛

In 2026, approximately 13,910 cases of soft tissue sarcoma and approximately 4,110 cases of bone and joint cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States.

Let this month be a time to increase understanding, support those affected, and elevate research for these rare and often overlooked cancers.

07/07/2026

Become a sponsor of the 2026 Denim & Diamonds Gala and help support innovative cancer research and compassionate patient programs at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for businesses, organizations and individuals.

Learn more and become a sponsor: aesbid.com/ELP/SIUDD26

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Megan Stoller on being named one of the Springfield Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees. This well-deserved recognition celebrates outstanding young professionals who are making a lasting impact in their careers and communities.

Megan, thank you for the heart you bring to your work and for representing SCI with excellence. We are proud to celebrate this exciting achievement and look forward to all you will continue to accomplish.

Read more: https://www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com/special-issues/fortyunder40/megan-stoller/

06/26/2026

Cancer doesn't always look the way we expect.

Zack Defreitas' story reminds us that colorectal cancer can affect younger adults and that awareness, early detection, and access to compassionate care can make a difference.

We're proud to partner with Gonzo’s Legacy: The Zack Defreitas Project as the title sponsor of the 4th Annual Skate For A Cure, supporting efforts to raise awareness, advance cancer research, and honor Zack's legacy by investing in the health of our community.

Together, we can turn awareness into action.

Think you're too young? Think again.
Think screening can't save lives? Think again.
Think hope isn't here? Think again.

Join us on July 25 at the Nelson Center as we stand with Gonzo's Legacy in the fight against colorectal cancer.

06/25/2026

Illinois residents will have easier access to life-saving lung cancer screenings and advanced technology thanks to the new Amy Keil Schmidt Early Lung Cancer Detection Program, created to honor the Springfield attorney.

Prior to her death last year, Schmidt emphasized the importance of early cancer detection in a Facebook post: "If caught at Stage 1, totally treatable. It can happen to you, don’t let it."

Read more at https://aspects.siumed.org/health-wellness/area-support-to-boost-early-detection-of-lung-cancer/

06/23/2026

💜June Is National Cancer Survivor Month!💜

This month and always we honor the strength and resilience of cancers survivors everywhere. Survivorship doesn't end when treatment does.

Join us in special thanks to the incredible caregivers, advocates, and healthcare teams who walk alongside survivors every step of the journey.

Survivors, you are an inspiration!

Address

315 W Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL
62702

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12175458000

Website

http://www.siumed.edu/cancer

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